Lenovo K5 Note
#3989
Realme 1
#4030Category Breakdown
Lenovo K5 Note
Realme 1
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.357.3
Summary
- The Lenovo K5 Note features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Realme 1 has a slightly larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the K5 Note is powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset, whereas the Realme 1 utilizes the more advanced Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but they share similar camera specifications.
- The K5 Note has a 3500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Realme 1's 3410 mAh battery.
- In terms of build quality, the K5 Note has a glass front with an aluminum/plastic back, while the Realme 1 features a glass front with a plastic back and frame.
- Finally, the K5 Note runs on Android 5.1, while the Realme 1 offers a more recent Android 8.1 with the option to upgrade to Android 9.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K5 Note
Realme 1
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
Also known as Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Pro with 4GB RAM
Versions: CPH1861, CPH1859
Display
Size
5.5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3410 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (5.98 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
156.5 x 75.2 x 7.8 mm (6.16 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
165 g
155 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Gold, Gray
Diamond Black, Solar Red, Moonlight Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 600/100 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes